Charge Nurse - Neuro Step Down

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: The Neuro Step Down Unit is hiring a nurse Charge (RN) to join their dedicated team of high-performing nurses that provide exceptional patient care within their 29-bed unit. This unit is highly specialized neurology Step-Down, dedicated to the special care required for patients who are recovering from neurosurgery, or neurological injuries - to include psych patients. Joint Commission-Accredited Primary Step-Down. The Charge RN will, under the direction of the Nursing Director, work with the Department RN Manager and RN Assistant Manager as a part of the management/leadership team to provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes which includes patient flow, exceptional care experiences, quality processes, patient safety, and direction of unit staff in designated service area(s). May provide direct patient care Sign on a nd relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates . How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Wearable alarm badge (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity: Full Time (0.9 FTE/36 hours per week)Work Schedule: 12 Hour Days Interested in learning more?: Have more questions about this opportunity? Schedule a one-on-one chat with a Nurse Recruiter by clicking here Qualifications:
  • Experience: Minimum One year of nursing experience required
  • Education: Minimum Associate Degree Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred Education specialization: Nursing Credentials: Registered Nurse-NM State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Academic Preparation: BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire. Additional Requirements based upon area of service CDS Inpatient Progressive and Critical Care Units: ACLS Emergency Departments: ACLS, PALS Pediatrics / PICU: PALS Newborn Nursery / Mother-Baby Care / NICU: NRP Family Birthing Center: NRP and Fetal Monitoring; permanent charge requires ACLS in addition to others Pre-op / Operating Room / PACU: ACLS, PALS Oncology Chemotherapy certification Benefits: Learn more about our employee benefits. About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $54.00/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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